Let $x = \frac{a^2 b^2}{c}$ be a physical quantity. If the percentage errors in the measurement of physical quantities $a, b,$ and $c$ are $2\%, 3\%,$ and $4\%$ respectively,then the percentage error in the measurement of $x$ is: (in $\%$)

  • A
    $7$
  • B
    $14$
  • C
    $21$
  • D
    $28$

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